Looks like a pipe/thread protector as fitted to new replacement parts that are removed when fitting to the vehicle not something that is actually fitted to it.

People normally under estimate just how much work is in welding to be done properly and they don't understand just how much one little patch that you see can develop into quite a large area that needs repairing but i have to say on this occasion £500 per side appears quite steep. does this...

Thought you were being very caring about his soft skinned hands for a moment there!

Definite improvements in the welding ;)

It would now on a truck or bus steer axle and drive axles later this year .

Agreed, i wouldn't use anyone who isn't willing to guarantee their work for 12 months minimum.

In 39 miles??

kits available ont net / ebay

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/discovery-engine-failure.377264/

Did they give you any idea of why it seized; water leak leading to over heating seizing on the pistons, oil pressure problem leading to crank seizure?

So do Richards not offer delivery of their chassis ?

Corrected.

Deep dish steel wheels used on the Series ll Forward Control.

Ouch!

Where were you able to locate & buy just the gear?

DON'T just fit a new turbo without checking the oil feed to it. If there is a problem with the oil feed/pressure you will just end up with another seized turbo.

Pity a nice sorted D2 didn't pass your way.

Can't see those being blocked now then so you've avoided the drenching again! :D

It's the air con drains next to the transmission tunnel that get you

There is some sort of resistance past the trigger, either the restrictor valve is closed or there is a blockage. Have you tried it with the valve further unscrewed? With it disconnected from the tin does it fire air through the discharge tube or down the pick up pipe?